Elizabethtown to Merrillville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

273.3 miles 439.8 km · straight line
341.6 miles estimated 549.8 km · driving distance
6h 52min estimated drive time
$33 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
344° NNW bearing direction

How far is Elizabethtown from Merrillville?

The distance from Elizabethtown to Merrillville is 273.3 miles (439.8 km) as the crow flies. Merrillville is located NNW of Elizabethtown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 341.6 miles, taking about 6h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Elizabethtown in Kentucky and Merrillville in Indiana.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Elizabethtown and Merrillville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Elizabethtown to Merrillville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 52min $33 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 14min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 31min $41–$120* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Elizabethtown & Merrillville

Quick Facts

Elizabethtown
37.69°N, 85.86°W
America/New_York
221m elevation
Merrillville
41.48°N, 87.33°W
America/Chicago
200m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 91.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients